Africa
Trump returns to a failed playbook in Africa
More US military aid for Sahel juntas won’t stop extremist violence — and may make it worse
September 18, 2025
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Africa
Post-coup juntas across the Sahel face serious crises
As jihadist violence spreads in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Western influence wanes, and democracy fades into memory
July 01, 2025
Africa
Bad timing for an African trade war
The decision by the military-led Alliance of Sahel States to impose a 0.5% tariff on goods from rival ECOWAS nations has added a new twist in their rift
April 17, 2025
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‘Peacemaker’ Faye wins snap Senegal elections
The popular president has taken a different approach, tasked with warming relations with neighboring junta leaders
November 20, 2024
Africa
African juntas' defense pact makes mockery of US policy
Lectures from Washington about democracy and Russia fell on deaf ears in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso
July 11, 2024
Africa
Dim prospects for democratic reform and stability in the Sahel
Washington will have to differentiate itself from France, which is becoming singularly loathed in the region.
January 24, 2023
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